Hayden Panettiere Is Beating The Baby Blues — Says ‘Nashville’ Star Riley Smith

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Hayden Panettiere is making real progress in her battle against postpartum depression — reports “Nashville” costar Riley Smith!

“I texted her,” said Riley, “and wished her well. ‘She texted me right back and said, ‘I’m awesome, thanks’ — so, hopefully, she will be back on the set soon!”

The ENQUIRER recently revealed Hayden’s struggle with the traumatic emotional condition.

“Women need to know they’re not alone, and postpartum depression does heal,” said the bravely outspoken star, who added that her struggle to regain an emotional balance has been ”really painful,” “really scary,” and requires “a lot of support.”

Hayden and her husband, boxer Wladimir Klitschko, celebrated the birth of their daughter Kaya last December.

Her character on “Nashville,” Juliette Barnes, has been also battling the condition onscreen.

Hayden said she ‘related’ to her character when she appeared on “Live! With Kelly and Michael” last month.

Now fans have new reason to hope that Hayden will soon be back on the show!